Congratulations to Parr Brown’s five practice groups and twenty attorneys who have been recognized in Chambers USA Guide 2026 in Utah!
Ranked Band 1 in the Litigation: General Commercial category is Parr Brown’s Commercial Litigation group. The practice was described as having “great all-around capabilities” and providing “value, intelligence and consistency.” Ranked Parr Brown shareholders for this category include first-time honoree David Reymann, Jonathan Hafen, Robert Clark, Jeffrey Hunt, and Stephen Hale.
Parr Brown’s Construction Law practice was also ranked Band 1, and shareholders Bryan Johansen, James Wright, and Stephen Hale were individually recognized in this category. Survey respondents noted that “Parr Brown offers competence, expertise, dedication and loyalty.”
The Firm’s Real Estate practice placed in Band 1 in the Real Estate category. “Parr has real-world experience in all aspects of business, real estate, tax, government relations and financial transactions. The firm works to find common ground and gets the deal done,” research respondents said. Ranked Parr Brown leaders in this practice include Robert McConnell, Lamont Richardson, and Barton Gertsch, and David Gee.
Parr Brown’s Natural Resources practice was ranked Band 2 in the Natural Resources and Environment-Utah category. The team was acclaimed for its “exceptional expertise and capabilities.” Attorneys Steven Christiansen, Daniel Jensen, Martin Banks, Matthew Jensen, and Kassidy Wallin were individually ranked in this category.
In the Corporate/M&A category, the Firm’s practice group ranked in Band 2, and its attorneys were noted for providing “practical, useful and timely services.” Ranked attorneys in this category include Seth King, Doug Waddoups and Michael Schefer.
Shareholder Cheylynn Hayman was individually ranked in the Labor & Employment category for Utah. “Cheylynn is terrific, highly responsive and gives practical, well-calibrated advice. Her understanding of our business and risk appetite enables her to provide guidance that is both legally sound and appropriate to our strategic objectives,” survey respondents noted, and also praised her “practical, well-calibrated advice.”
Chambers USA Guide is published by Chambers and Partners and is widely recognized throughout the legal field as one of the most authoritative, well researched reference sources for those seeking the top legal services providers.
